Karen Deeds, CDBC, Faculty
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Biography – Karen Deeds, CDBC
Karen Deeds is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International
Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She is the co-owner of Canine
Connection with her husband Bob Deeds, a retired Federal K9 Handler from Texas Task
Force I. In 2023 they moved to the Memphis TN area after creating a thriving business in
North Texas the previous 25 years.
Karen started her business in 1994 after realizing the need for educating the public about
dog training and behavior while volunteering for a local humane society. She worked in the
Assistance Dog Field for 15 years and the vet profession for 9 years and currently works
part time for her sister’s clinic in the Memphis area.
She currently provides her expertise on behavior problems including fear, anxiety and
aggression. She has consulted and worked with thousands of pet dog owners, various
shelters and many rescue organizations, as well as has testified in dozens of court cases
regarding dog bites. She also provides in-person workshops for behavior, working and
sport dogs as well as speaks internationally at conferences and seminars and gives college
lectures.
She offers in-home private consultations and lessons in the Mid-south area, immersion
programs throughout the USA, and does phone consultations with written and video
support.
Karen is honored to offer a variety of webinars and behavior and training classes through
FDSA!
Karen A Vass-Deeds's current and upcoming courses
BH345 Working Through Resource Guarding Issues
Although resource guarding of food objects is a normal behavior in dogs, it can escalate to an abnormal state, which is of great concern to members of the household, both human and other pets. It can also manifest with other items, places, and people. In my experience, this often comes from a state of anxiety. In this class, you will learn to identify any subtle signs of guarding, to identify your dogs’ thresholds and how it can change from moment to moment, and how to manage and modify the behavior to reduce risk and injury.
